Duluth, Minnesota vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 30.6% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,286 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Portland
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Duluth, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher